De Panne tourist tips
Young and old travel to De Panne for Plopsaland. Nevertheless, the last large Belgian coastal municipality before the French border is much more than an amusement park. In this article our assets of De Panne.
ACTIVITIES
De Panne, a four-season congregation
FULLY ACCESSIBLE
Find the free car parks
CHILDREN
More than Plopsaland
To De Panne from the holiday apartment in Ostend
During our stays at the seaside we regularly travel to other coastal municipalities. Anke and I like variety, as long as the sea and the beach are nearby. The Belgian coastal cities and municipalities each have their own charm and assets. You will find activities, walks and sights everywhere. In 1, 2, 3 we are with the coastal tram elsewhere at sea. Long live De Lijn! And the regularity with which the tram runs on our coast. In this way we regularly and carefree immerse ourselves for a day in a different atmosphere and environment. Maybe you also like something among the activities that we like to do in De Panne?
De Panne is a four-season congregation
Ostend, where we rent our Apartment and Loft on the Zeedijk, is located right in the middle of the Belgian coastline. De Panne is situated against the French border and is the southernmost seaside resort on the Belgian coast. The municipality of 11 inhabitants has grown from a fishing village to a tourist seaside resort with a strong identity of its own. De Panne calls itself a four-season municipality. There is always something to do. Even in winter, a walk on the beach is wonderful!
Surprising discovery
We found the Dumont district a nice discovery. A walk in the small streets feels like a flash back in time. The good old days, some will think. Coastal tourism was not yet as developed as it is today. There was still room for large villas in the dunes. The Dumont district offers a large sample of coastal architecture from the late 19th and early 20th century. The villas and cottages were built in the Belle Époque style. It is beautiful how they have been preserved to this day, thanks to the many renovations. Most villas have even been protected since 1995. Discover this gem of architectural heritage during the Heritage walking route or via one of the guided walks. The city game Rosalie is the best way to discover the picturesque and traffic-calmed Dumont district with children. Watch the trailer of the digital game that was developed by Toerisme De Panne.
Thanks to Jacques Lecleire, for the movie
Walking in De Panne
When we go for a walk in De Panne, we always start at the sea. Or what do you think? There is little that beats a long walk on the beach 😉 But there is more: - the vast Westhoek reserve, - the valuable fossil dunes of Cabour, - the Oosthoek dunes, - the Houtsaeger dunes nature reserve - the quiet Calmeyn forest, - the Markey ponds in beautiful Adinkerke We and many other walkers spend the most beautiful hours there. The reserves, the trees, the greenery and the sea change colour every season. Be sure to also inquire about the disabled path if you are less mobile or are travelling with a buggy or wheelchair.
De Panne offers fun for children
We don't need to introduce you to the most popular attraction for children. Plopsaland, the theme park of Samson and Gert, K3, Maya the Bee and their friends. In 2015, Samson and his friends opened Plopsaqua. This water paradise with super cool water attractions is for daredevils and fun-seekers. You might find a discount on the entrance ticket via this link. Other activities for children in De Panne: - a petting zoo - city game Rosalie - bowling - skate park - playgrounds
De Panne is easily accessible
De Panne is right on the French border. This does not mean that it is not easily accessible from Ostend. We usually take the coastal tram. The nearest stop Oostende Northlaan is only a 5-minute walk from our Apartment with sea view. In high season there is a tram every 10, 15 or 20 minutes. In low season every half hour. With a ticket or day pass you can easily travel the entire Belgian coast. From Knokke all the way on the Dutch border to De Panne on the French border, that is a journey of no less than 2,5 hours. The funny thing is that you can also make the journey from behind your computer with this YouTube video Met de Hermelijn van De Panne naar Oostende.
Free parking in De Panne
Just outside the centre of De Panne are free peripheral car parks. You can park your car there indefinitely: - Keesjesdreef (side road Veurnestraat) - Koningsplein (between Westhoeklaan and Koninklijke Baan) - Dynastielaan (with the exception of the section from the Esplanade roundabout to H. Consciencelaan) - Nieuwpoortlaan (section between Koksijde and Canadezenplein) In this article we share what we like and find interesting in De Panne. Are you still looking for more special features and tourist attractions in this coastal municipality? You can find them on the website of the tourist office of De Panne.
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Anne and Hans rent out their two accommodations on the Zeedijk in Ostend. Reserve the apartment of the Loft for your next vacation.
